- correct convergence on the CRT- remove everything, clean everything inside- replace rubber matting (already here)- get ALL the black metal parts (and I mean ALL) from the cab and have them sandblasted and powder coated- rebuild the yoke !- install fan for the HV pcb and deflection PCB- make a new backdoor (HI made one for me, still have to vinyl it and put a lock on it....)- find new bolts for about everything- replace the speakers with some good quality one's (half way there, still need a second set of JBL GTO937's just as cheap as the others were !)- redo all (well as much as possilbe) vinyl- replace the seat covering (formica) decided against it, I'll leave it as is.- reinstall the coin box, coin door- restore the game counter/test button panel_________________________________________

Finally had some time today to go have a look at the Star Wars Cockpit I have been tailing for a while.

I wanted to have a look at it before I started to arrange things. I will have to store it some place for a while (until my GameRoom is finished), and will need to arrange transport. So before doing all that for a piece of junk, I wanted to know what we were talking about.

Drove up to the place where it is stored. The cab was covered under plastic. The previous owner had it standing there for 8 years !!! but doesn't have time to fix it because of his too busy job.

Anyway, we removed the cover and I examined the machine. I think she's a beauty !!!! Some minor marks here and there on the side art, but otherwise very nice condition. I couldn't see the left side though, because it's close to a wall. The backdoor is missing (at least it wasn't there in it's place). The monitor is a 19", but you don't hear me complaining.

I checked out some info (amazing what's available for SW !) on the net and then looked closely at the pictures I took and it turns out this cab has the infamous red-dead flyback. This is very likely defective. Luckely arcadeshop.com sells a replacement, but it's a hefty 99 bucks :S.....gotta add that to the price, and that's probably not the end :S

As you guys probably know, classic cabs are much more rare here than in the US. I've been already very lucky to find the Galaxian, Mario Bros. and Centipede. This find was an extreme rare opportunity and luckily I was able to convince my wife this was a once in a lifetime chance and that I should get it.... (just like with the other three cabs before (although, still true of course !) I had to pledge that this would be the last one and I actually agree with her, since I still have to get the Centipede and Mario Bros. up and running (and restored). I guess the Star Wars will be the main priority now though....anyway, there's plenty of work for the coming 2 years or so....

I already knew the target price the seller wanted and I got 50 off because I couldn't power it up to know if the PCB's are still running like the seller claims. I didn't feel like bargaining on this one at all but I just couldn't help myself

I really hope that the monitor is the only problem. Having read through all the docs already, I'm convinced I can get this monitor back to life. The worst thing to happen on that one is having to get the new flyback from Cinelabs. All other parts are cheap enough.

I think the restoration won't need too much work other than a very good cleaning. There's some damage on the left lower side as you can see on the picture. Also the wheels that should be with the cab have been removed, so the seller told me.And I have no idea what the condition of the yoke is......when I tried to move it during the visit I actualy had to force it a bit to get it moving again......Hasn't been touched for 8 years.....

I regret that I didn't take a closer look at the CRT. I'm pretty sure it's 19", but from the picture I took, I can't really tell....

Fix the Centipede FIRST so your wife can have a game to play. She just might change her mind and want a Ms Pacman or Frogger then!

Brent

Mmmm, not a bad idea, but the Centipede needs quite some work.....but in a way, you're right. I actualy got a complaint from my wife the other day that I should get the Mame cab back up running (some *sshole managed to completely destroy my FE's settings !!!) because she wanted to play Puzzle Bobble and Puzzloop again I'm glad I won her over for those games. Although I know Centipede seems to appeal to lots of women, I kinda doubt she'll like it....

What do you guys think ? Is mine a 25" as well ? Could it be real ?Look at the where the underside of the CRT is, it is in-line with the fuse holders on the deflection PCB. This is true on both pics 1 and 2.....

Does anyone have pictures of an 19" inside a cockpit to compare it to a 25" ?